November 2018: Des Moines Kid n’ Play List

October 26, 2018

Fall in Des Moines has truly arrived—the days are crisp and cool, and the leaves are changing all around town. While the holiday season is creeping up on us, too, there’s still plenty of fall fun to pack in. Or, if your family kicks into Christmas mode the minute your Halloween costumes come off, we’re not judging – there’s plenty of holiday fun happening this month too. Read on for the best family outings in November, and for more options, check our Event Calendar and Fall Fun Guide.

Be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive our weekend picks delivered to your inbox.

Here’s where you can kid n’ play in Des Moines this November:

November 2nd-3rd

Hit the court as the Iowa Wolves host the Salt Lake City Stars Friday and the Sioux Falls Skyforce Saturday for their 2018-19 season home opener.

November 3rd

Have some errands you need to run sans kids? The Waukee Y is hosting Parent’s Day Out! They will provide a safe and positive environment for your kiddos ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while you enjoy some time to yourself. Lunch will be served. Find additional info. here.

November 4th

Don’t forget to FALL BACK on Sunday, November 4th! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am.

November 7th

Send a wish list to the North Pole during Dear Santa Letter Week, November 7th – 14th. Sign up with your local Parks and Recreation Department and the big guy will respond with a letter!

Ankeny Parks & Recreation/Letters to Santa: Fill out the ‘Letter to Santa’ form and kids ages 3-6 will receive a personalized letter back from Santa! Forms are available at the Parks & Recreation Office beginning November 1st. All forms must be submitted by Dec. 7. Ankeny residents only.

Urbandale Parks & Recreation/Letter from Santa: Kids 10 and under will enjoy the opportunity to receive a letter from Santa mailed directly to them. The letter will arrive approximately one week before Christmas. Registration Deadline: December 7th.

November 14th

It’s Kids vs. Cops at the Fourmile Community Center! Join the Des Moines Police Department for some fun playing hockey this month. Kids currently in middle school or high school can participate in this fun after school program. No registration necessary. This is a FREE activity. Find program info. here.

November 24th

November 29th

Attend “Seeing Stars” at Jester Park Nature Center. Learn the fascinating history of how our solar system was formed by focusing on our unique planets, moons, and sun. FREE. No registration required. Hosted by Polk County Conservation.

Where will your family kid n’ play this November in Des Moines? Let us know!

Get ready to create something delicious from unexpected ingredients! Teams of 3-5 will compete to create something tasty in three rounds. Our friends from Natural Grocers will be on-hand to provide supplies and expertise in[...]

Grades 6-12 only. After hours. All supplies provided. All players must sign their name in agreement to the rules the day of the event before being able to play. Personal Nerf guns/darts will not be[...]